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CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Two men arrested after police seize drugs during traffic stop in Lower Sackville, N.S.
RCMP says the driver, a 41-year-old man from Middle Sackville, and the passenger, a 49-year-old man from Sipekne'katik, were released on conditions pending their upcoming court appearances. Two men were arrested for drug-related offences following a traffic stop in Lower Sackville, N.S. Halifax Regional RCMP says an officer was conducting proactive patrols around Sackville Drive and Sackville Crossroads just before noon on Tuesday when they noticed a Ford Explorer with two men inside travelling with a licence plate registered to a different vehicle. The officer initiated a traffic stop and learned the passenger had an outstanding warrant. Police say the passenger was arrested and the vehicle was searched. Officers arrested the driver after finding cocaine in the vehicle. Police allegedly found additional forms of cocaine, cash and other drug evidence as they continued to search the driver and the vehicle. RCMP says the driver, a 41-year-old man from Middle Sackville, and the passenger, a 49-year-old man from Sipekne'katik, were released on conditions pending their upcoming court appearances. Police say both men will face a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
11-08-2025
- CTV News
Woman, 52, dies after house fire in Sipekne'katik: N.S. RCMP
An RCMP vehicle is pictured on July 3, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Callum Smith) A 52-year-old Sipekne'katik woman has died following a house fire in the community. The RCMP said fire services and EHS were called to a structure fire on Tuff Street near Burma Road on Sunday around 12:25 a.m. Police say when officers arrived at the scene, the home was fully engulfed in flames. After the fire was extinguished, RCMP say firefighters located one person deceased inside the home. According to a RCMP release, criminality is not believed to be a factor. The investigation is ongoing and is being assisted by the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal's Office and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sipekne'katik RCMP Detachment at 902-758-3388 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CBC
11-08-2025
- CBC
Woman, 52, found dead after house fire in Sipekne'katik
A 52-year-old woman was found dead after a house fire in Sipekne'katik, N.S. According to a news release from the RCMP, first responders were called to the structure fire on Tuff Street near Burma Road at 12:25 a.m. on Sunday. When they arrived, the home was fully engulfed in flames. After the fire was extinguished, police said firefighters found the woman inside the home. She is from Sipekne'katik. Police said they do not believe criminality was a factor in the fire, but they are looking to speak with anyone who may know more about what happened. Sipekne'katik RCMP can be reached directly at 902-758-3388. Anonymous tips can be shared through Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
